Location: Mallard Lake is in Hanover Park, in Dupage County. Parking lot is off of Schick Road west of Gary Avenue.

Description: Mallard Lake is an 89 acre man-made lake with a maximum depth of 25 feet owned by the Forest Preserve District of Dupage County. The lake is managed under a cooperative management agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. There is an island with bridges connecting two sides of the lake. There are two handicapped accessible fishing piers and several access paths. Carry-in boats under 20 feet are allowed (no boat ramp is available). No gasoline powered motors allowed. A smaller 9 acre pond (Cloverdale Pond) is also accessible at Mallard Lake Forest Preserve.

History and Status of the Sport Fishery: Mallard offers a variety of fish species, so don't be surprised if your bait comes under attack from a hungry largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike or muskie! Although this lake does receive fairly heavy fishing pressure, there are some truly memorable fish to be caught. Forage species include: yellow perch, gizzard shad, bluegill, green sunfish, golden shiner, and bluntnose minnows.